US Bridges

KY-1302 over P&l Railway Spur

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. Ky 70 · Structure no. 054B00186N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1302 over P&l Railway Spur is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1302 over P&l Railway Spur in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1302
CrossesP&l Railway Spur
Location1.1 Mi. W. Jct. Ky 70
RouteState Highway 1302
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31361, -87.54972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2023)
Projected traffic198 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1302 over P&l Railway Spur built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1302 over P&l Railway Spur in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1302 over P&l Railway Spur carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1302 over P&l Railway Spur?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1302 over P&l Railway Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.